Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. announced on May 30, 2024, the Company created a new executive officer position of Chief Operating Officer in order to more effectively manage the Company?s operations given its growth over the past year, and appointed Mr. John Suter as COO with a starting date on or about June 20, 2024. In his role as COO, Mr. Suter will be leading Land, Operations, Subsurface, Reservoir, as well as Commercial Development and special projects. Mr. Suter has 38 years of oil and gas experience in various executive management roles.

Since 2020, Mr. has been serving as the COO for the State of Oklahoma. Prior to joining the State, he served as the COO and interim CEO of Sandridge Energy from 2016 to 2020. Mr. Suter has an additional 30 years of experience in his role as VP ?

Operations with each of American Energy and Chesapeake Energy. Mr. Suter will report directly to Bobby D. Riley, the Company?s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.